Rantoul man arrested, charged with murder in April fatal shooting

Sam Lisec, The News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, Ill.
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May 8—RANTOUL — A Rantoul man was arrested and charged with murder on Wednesday for allegedly shooting a man at an arranged meeting last month.

The Champaign County Sheriff's Office and Rantoul Police Department responded to the intersection of 3200 North and County Road 1800 East in Rantoul for a shooting on April 15.

The investigation indicated the victim, Jonalberto Gualaupe Sanchez, 24, of Rantoul, was in a dispute with Argenis Rincon, 32, over a previous relationship, and the two had agreed to meet at the location.

The encounter concluded with Sanchez shot in the upper torso.

He was transported to Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, where he later died.

Sheriff's detectives arrested Rincon at the Champaign County Sheriff's Office at approximately 12:44 p.m. Wednesday.

Rincon was transported to the Champaign County Correctional Center and charged with murder.

The investigation continues.

Those with information about the case are encouraged to contact the Champaign County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division at 217-384-1213 or the Champaign County Crime Stoppers at 217-373-TIPS (8477), submit a web tip at , or use the P3 Tips mobile app.

Information provided to Crime Stoppers is always 100 percent confidential, you do not have to give your name or appear in court, and you could receive a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.